Posts by yodastar

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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...

by Stumpy in

jw
friends

i've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.

you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!

what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.

yodastar

Stumpy, you bought tears to my eyes when reading your last post. Wow, its life changing for you and your wife but please don't feel guilty though but I understand the very strong emotions involved and it literally took me years to reconcile my thoughts. I still have a spiritual belief though not focused on a religion per say ( more universal energy for me ) and you will work through this. Like I said my thoughts are with you over the coming months. Don't be embarrassed or awkward, I'm sure you will come up with plausible reason if you do step down, shoot sorry - don't mean to know about your world but you will figure it and you and your wife sound strong enough to sort it.

Thanks for the link, yep that sort of prayer answering is a fantasy but the gullible will eat it up. take care friend. Cheers

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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...

by Stumpy in

jw
friends

i've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.

you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!

what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.

yodastar

Welcome Stumpy! Yes that was a great post. I wish the rest of my family would see the 'light' but they remain fixed.

Silly but unlike you they don't seem to question anything.

I just checked my status and realised I only joined 11 days ago. Wow, it feels like a lot longer because of a new found freedom of mind and a release of a lot of emotion I did not realise I was carrying.

I have not set foot in KH for 18 years, have not believed either but I guess reading stories about peoples lives has added peace.

Really wish you and your wife well in the coming months. Cheers and well done friend.

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Happy?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i know of the local congregation's issues, per an elder i know quite well.

he has said that nearly everyone in the congregation is suffering emotionally and mentally.

he said he has never seen so many witnesses with so many problems.

yodastar

A while ago having a discussion about the dubs and all the damage it has done with my uber elder brother, he said well we will have to agree to disagree and said if it makes me happy then what is wrong with that. How come you are so stressed all the time then? I replied.

There really isn't any way to get through if they are so brainwashed. I know of many that were on anti-depressants but were not able to admit it openly but they are still able to pretend to be happy

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What Exactly Is The JW View of Physical Discipline, Corporal Punishment?

by minimus in

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friends

i believe that since it is not politically correct to spank your child, the watchtower doesn't push parents anymore in that direction.. years ago, elders would sit a parent down and tell them that they needed to discipline their kids and if needed, give them a spanking, since the bible says, they won't die if you give them a beating.. what is the watchtower's view on this subject now?.

yodastar

Spare the rod, spoil the child. Hopefully it's changed because I got a lot of the rod.

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2015 DC Invitation

by pixel in

you saw it here first!.

yodastar

Jesus, don't they know that he looked like a short dark skinned fella who was not attractive. Liars

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New BOE letter: Re: Survey on Use of Printed Publications

by pixel in

to all bodies of elders in the united states branch territory re: survey on use of printed publications .

dear brothers: .

the branch office is working on arrangements for the 2015 regional conventions.

yodastar

Ok that's cool FF. Up to you. I know if I read anything now it just reminds me that I don't want to read it so easier not to. I do get it though, it is hard not to eh? After so many years being conditioned to it.

I just think that we need to concentrate of what is value to us now and just improve our lives right now. I'm off to Date with destiny on Tues (Tony Robbins). This guy is amazing and is more 'truth' than I've learned in decades. Take care

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New BOE letter: Re: Survey on Use of Printed Publications

by pixel in

to all bodies of elders in the united states branch territory re: survey on use of printed publications .

dear brothers: .

the branch office is working on arrangements for the 2015 regional conventions.

yodastar

Hey factfinder, just being cheeky but why would you even want copies? I just don't even worry about it anymore and it is very healthy. Cheers

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Something a CO once said.

by cappytan in

"there are only three reasons you should miss a meeting.

fever, fracture or funeral.

everything else is a sorry excuse.

yodastar

If the updated version of the shepherd/elder guidelines are anything to go by it seems the oh so humble and lowly CO has got even more power and influence. Suppose it gives the GB some free time for more red wine.

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A Subtle Factor That Keeps Witnesses Silenced

by freemindfade in

had an interesting thought this morning.

when a witness is 'in' they think everyone else is following and trying there best all in unity.

i believe the reality is there are a lot of us 'in' who know different.